Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 12-1.3 – Expungement of Criminal Records


§ 12-1.3-1	Definitions
§ 12-1.3-2	Motion for expungement
§ 12-1.3-3	Motion for expungement – Notice – Hearing – Criteria for granting
§ 12-1.3-4	Effect of expungement of records – Access to expunged records – Wrongful disclosure
§ 12-1.3-5	Expungement of marijuana records

Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
United States: include the several states and the territories of the United States. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-8